Shipper 2

International Paper•Norwalk, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipper performs advanced material handling and material processing, including sorting, deboxing, shredding, receiving, and loading or unloading trailers, rail cars, and containers. The role records shipment details, assists with material grading, schedules third-party trucking loads, and handles finished bales and inventory. The position also involves inspecting and maintaining certified mobile equipment, following safety and loading procedures, participating in safety meetings, and communicating operational, maintenance, and material-quality issues. This is an hourly, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at 12851 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, California. Pay is $25.46 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to work any shift as needed.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands.
On-the-job success in safety, attendance, and quality of work is expected.
Ability to operate a forklift with multiple attachments, a front-end loader, a skid steer, and a hand truck.
Ability to attend Paper Grade Recognition Training.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced material handling and material processing, including sorting, deboxing, shredding, and receiving.
Complete the daily pre-start forklift maintenance inspection report (VCR).
Load and unload trailers, rail cars, and/or containers.
Complete load sheets recording grades, bale counts, and loading start and stop times for outbound shipments.
Assist with basic material grading.
Complete bills of lading for shipments.
Follow trailer loading and unloading lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Follow load patterns according to trailer or railcar, bale size, and weight variables.
Remove finished bales and store them in the proper location.
Complete preventive maintenance tasks for certified mobile equipment regularly.
Participate in weekly and monthly inventory and reporting.
Schedule loads on third-party trucking.
Attend and participate in plant safety meetings.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards.
Manage controllable costs through appropriate use of equipment, tools, and consumables.
Report safety or maintenance concerns.
Adhere to plant policies and guidelines.
Notify dispatch when trailers are completely loaded or unloaded, including trailer and door numbers.
Communicate with the floor lead about maintenance issues, downtime, production issues, unacceptable or non-conforming loads, poor bale quality, discrepancies between supplier tickets and actual receipts, and other material-handling issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.